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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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